Rostropovich Life & Art
Synopsis
Released as a memorial for the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who passed away on 27 April 2007, this DVD contains one bonafide cello concerto, the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, and two tone poems with prominent cello parts, Ernest Bloch's Schelomo and Richard Strauss' Don Quixote. Rostropovich mastered the Schumann in several famous recordings. Here, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, he provides a splendid performance. Featuring his trademark powerful technique, smooth legato and crisp vibrato, the Romantic roots of the concerto are never hidden for long, despite the relatively cool playing of the Orchestre National de France.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Burton, Yves-André Hubert
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss, Ernest Bloch, Robert Schumann
- Original Title
- Rostropovich Life & Art
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Burton, Yves-André Hubert
Richard Strauss, Ernest Bloch, Robert Schumann
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Burton
Director
Yves-André Hubert
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Rostropovich Life & Art about?
Released as a memorial for the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who passed away on 27 April 2007, this DVD contains one bonafide cello concerto, the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, and two tone poems with prominent cello parts, Ernest Bloch's Schelomo and Richard Strauss' Don Quixote. Rostropovich mastered the Schumann in several famous recordings. Here, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, he provides a splendid performance. Featuring his trademark powerful technique, smooth legato and crisp vibrato, the Romantic roots of the concerto are never hidden for long, despite the relatively cool playing of the Orchestre National de France.
Who directed Rostropovich Life & Art?
Rostropovich Life & Art was directed by Humphrey Burton, Yves-André Hubert.
Who stars in Rostropovich Life & Art?
The principal cast of Rostropovich Life & Art includes Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, Ulrich Koch, Orchestre National de France.
When was Rostropovich Life & Art released and how long is it?
Rostropovich Life & Art was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Rostropovich Life & Art?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rostropovich Life & Art was composed by Richard Strauss, Ernest Bloch, Robert Schumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rostropovich Life & Art?
Rostropovich Life & Art holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).